Today in the News: Tonight’s Powerball jackpot at $400 million

News on Powerball, the Ottawa train-bus accident and Starbucks.

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The Daily Reporter - Coldwater, MI

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Posted Sep. 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Posted Sep. 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM

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"I do it because I have a slight chance. I think if I won, I'd quit my job for sure, even without notice." - Fabrizo, who only gave his first name to CNN when asked why he’s buying a Powerball ticket. Tonight’s drawing is estimated to be $400 million, the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The odds of winning are 1 in 175,223,510.

News to know

At least six people were killed and 30 injured when a train slammed into a double-decker bus in Ottawa this morning. One of those killed was the bus driver, and all victims were from the bus. Investigators say it’s too early to determine the cause of the accident.